Theauthor of Two Kinds isAmy Tan. During the 1930's and40's, chinawas invaded by japan and it ended in a civil war. Few chinese people escaped and emigrated to the United States. The children were being highlyexpected to do great things and have success and live out the American Dream without sacrificing the traditional chinese values of obedience and respect for elders.
List Of Characters:
Ni Kan
The Mother
Auntie Lindo
Old Chong
Uncle Tin
Plot: Mother wants child to become a prodigy but Ni Kan doesnt want to beome one by playing the piano after her mom already gets her lessons for the piano. She does a talent show and she loses and her mom doesnt talk for many years and then when Ni Kan reaches 30 yrs old her mom asks if she wants the piano, Ni Kan takes it then her mother dies and she plays the piano, she realizes how easy the notes come to her. She feels like she can play again.
List Of Characters:
Plot:
Mother wants child to become a prodigy but Ni Kan doesnt want to beome one by playing the piano after her mom already gets her lessons for the piano. She does a talent show and she loses and her mom doesnt talk for many years and then when Ni Kan reaches 30 yrs old her mom asks if she wants the piano, Ni Kan takes it then her mother dies and she plays the piano, she realizes how easy the notes come to her. She feels like she can play again.